Just like so many painful playoff losses in their past, the Browns came up achingly short — inches from a game-swinging play, inches from a last chance.

For the first time in its 21-year history, the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards will be televised across the region. The award show, organized by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission will be at 7 p.m. March 4. It recognizes greater Cleveland athletes from the high school level up to the pr…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer has won everywhere he’s coached. Small colleges. Big-time programs. He’s been a difference maker at each stop during his storied career.

While the absence of former Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco and Gold Glove All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor may be tough to overcome, the Indians are getting some young reinforcements in return, including a potential superstar in Josh Wolf.

Justin Fields and the prolific Ohio State offense, fresh from piling up 639 yards in a semifinal win over Clemson, couldn’t find the same groove against Alabama on Monday night.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The celebration was at once familiar and unique. The confetti cannons sent a crimson and white shower into the air and Alabama players ran to the sideline to grab their championship hats and T-shirts.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the weight of history. Or practicing. Or having your head coach on the sideline. Or an emotional leader on the field.

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Jan. 5 the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Jan. 11 amid a report the Buckeyes are having COVID-19 issues.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Francisco Lindor's moving to a new city and a new team that is willing to meet his salary demands.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Amid a masked, muted celebration in the locker room after the Cleveland Browns ended the NFL’s longest playoff drought, coach Kevin Stefanski asked for a game ball and then told Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio to step forward.